Buckeye Candy
2 cups creamy peanut butter, (not all-natural)
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, softened
3 3/4 cups (16-oz. box) powdered sugar
2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
LINE baking sheets with wax paper.
BEAT peanut butter and butter in large mixer bowl
until creamy. Beat in powdered sugar until
mixture holds together and is moistened. Shape
into 1-inch balls; place on prepared baking sheets. Freeze for 1 hour.
MELT morsels and shortening in medium, uncovered,
microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 1
minute; STIR. Morsels may retain some of their
shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10-
to 15-second intervals, stirring just until melted.
DIP peanut butter centers into melted chocolate
using a toothpick, leaving a small portion of the
center uncovered. Shake off excess chocolate and
scrape bottom of candy on side of bowl. Return to
baking sheets; refrigerate until chocolate is
set. Store in covered container in refrigerator.
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